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What I'm building, the problems I'm solving, and the tools I'm using to do it. No fluff — just real notes from the trenches.

Build Log May 25, 2026

How to Connect an AI Receptionist to ServiceTitan (Without the Headache)

ServiceTitan is the gold standard for field service software. Here's how Radar plugs into it — and why most AI phone systems can't.

Comparison May 18, 2026

Goodcall vs Radar: Which AI Receptionist Actually Books Jobs?

Goodcall is a popular AI phone agent. But can it dispatch your on-call tech at 2 AM? Let's compare.

Opinion May 11, 2026

Why Traditional Answering Services Don't Work for Tradespeople

You're paying $300/month for someone to take a message and email it to you. Here's why that model is broken — and what actually works.

Comparison May 4, 2026

Dialzara vs Radar: AI Phone Systems for Small Businesses Compared

Dialzara is an AI receptionist for small businesses. Radar is an AI receptionist built specifically for tradespeople. Here's how they stack up.

Opinion Apr 27, 2026

Best AI Answering Service for HVAC Companies in 2026

HVAC companies get slammed during peak season. Here's what to look for in an AI answering service — and why most of them fall short.

Comparison Apr 20, 2026

Looking for a Ruby Receptionists Alternative? Meet Radar.

Ruby is great for law firms. But for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses? There's a better option built specifically for you.

Comparison Apr 13, 2026

Smith.ai vs Radar: Which AI Receptionist Is Better for Plumbers?

Smith.ai is a popular virtual receptionist — but it wasn't built for tradespeople. Here's how Radar compares for plumbing businesses.

Build Log Apr 6, 2026

Why We Built Copilot Mode: Human Receptionists + AI, Working Together

Most AI phone systems make you choose: human or AI. Radar's copilot mode gives you both. Here's how it works and why we built it.

Case Study Mar 30, 2026

How a Plumber Saves 10 Hours a Week With AI

A real breakdown of the automations I built for a plumbing company — missed call handling, proposal generation, and invoice follow-ups.

Opinion Mar 23, 2026

What AI Can't Do for Your Business (Yet)

AI is powerful but it's not magic. Here's where it falls short and what still needs a human touch.

Opinion Mar 16, 2026

n8n vs Zapier: Why I Switched and Never Looked Back

Zapier is easy. n8n is powerful. Here's why I use n8n for every client automation and when Zapier still makes sense.

Build Log Mar 9, 2026

I Automated This Blog With AI and GitHub Actions

How I set up a system that generates a new blog post every week using Claude API, GitHub Actions, and zero manual work.

Build Log Mar 8, 2026

How I Use Claude to Build My Entire Business

From writing code to drafting proposals to planning automations — how Claude AI became the core tool behind everything I build at Solvr Labs.

Build Log Mar 2, 2026

Building an AI Receptionist That Actually Picks Up the Phone

How I built a voice AI system that answers calls 24/7, books appointments on Google Calendar, and alerts the team on Discord.

Opinion Feb 18, 2026

Why Small Businesses Need AI Automation Right Now

You don't need a tech team to start using AI. You just need someone who can wire it into the tools you already use.

Build Log Feb 5, 2026

Building TaskLine: AI-Powered Freelancer Management

I'm building a platform that handles proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and client communication — all with AI baked in.

Want to build something like this?

I help service businesses plug AI into their existing workflows. Let's talk about what that looks like for you.

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